Acting Audition Presentation
Auditors note your character traits during acting auditions. Be sure that you present yourself as a person that they would want to work with. Show that you communicate well. Should any conflicts come up, try to mitigate them amicably. Make sure that you confirm and commit to audition times; auditors will not look favorably upon you if you keep changing dates. Show up on time (or early, if possible) so you have plenty of time to sign in and get comfortable with the environment. Do not use your audition slot as a chance to warm up! Do this before you set foot in the audition room.
Acting Audition Interview Attitude
On occasion, an auditioner may wish to talk to you after your technical performance. While many professionals weigh the actor¡¯s performance more heavily, the interview is still very important. Whatever you do, don¡¯t "act" during an interview. Be yourself. Be professional and courteous. Present yourself well, in terms of both dress and demeanor. Feel free to answer any questions that are put to you in an honest way, but be careful of talking too much. It's always good to leave a little mystery so that they'll want more!
Getting Over a Botched Acting Audition
If you have had a bad experience with an auditor, when do you know it is ¡°safe¡± to meet him/her again? You should only go back if you have shown improvement in some way. This can be either through additional training or additional acting experience. If the auditor previously offered any feedback, show that you have taken his/her advice to heart and incorporated it in to your acting. You should be able to show that your acting skills have evolved and improved since your last meeting.
Auditioning with a "Cold Read"
Auditions for which you are handed a script and asked to perform a scene are called "cold reads." Many actors fear this type of audition because they feel they do not have time to prepare. There are ways of preparing for these types of auditions, however! If you already know the piece you're auditioning from, find it in a library or bookstore and read it ahead of time. Get to know your character. If the piece is an unproduced script, your auditioner will most likely give you a brief background of your character. Here's where all your human observation skills are put to the test, so it's best to start honing them now! Overall, be positive: Cold reads can often be thrilling experiences, as you don't run the risk of being over-prepared or burned out.
Panicking in an Acting Audition
Don¡¯t panic if one interview goes bad...and don¡¯t let one bad interview spoil the next one. You¡¯ll be meeting a lot of agents and casting directors throughout your acting career. Having one bad experience with an auditor does not mean that you¡¯ll always have a bad experience. remember that every experience makes you a stronger performer, a stronger artist. Take an objective look at what went wrong and make note of it in order to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. Above all, remember you're human! Kicking yourself too much is just as damaging to your art as being arrogant.
Acting Audition Interviews
A crucial part of the interview process is conforming to current industry trends. Right now, commercials and film are often given a very ¡°natural¡± look. (Perhaps this is the result of the popularity of reality television programs!) Keep this in mind and be comfortable with yourself and your identity during your interview. Allow your natural personality to show during the interview. Have trust in yourself, and you will come across as confident, calm, and poised.
Acting Audition Slumps
Don¡¯t panic if you find yourself in an auditioning slump; acting auditions can be tough. Slumps usually present themselves following a period of auditioning success. After you have found what works to land a few roles, your auditioning can become mechanical, leading to a slump. Get back in the game by focusing your training regimen and attacking each new audition. Slumps can also result from disillusion with the auditioning process. When this happens, it is best to take a week or two off to refocus other aspects of your life before returning to acting.
Acting Audition Readings
Always come prepared to a reading. Make sure that you know the material that you have been given beforehand. If necessary, ask pertinent questions about the character you are about to portray. It's expected you have done your homeowrk, so keep any questions brief. You don't want the auditioners' time to be wasted. If you are given direction during or after a read, follow it exactly, even if you disagree with it. Directors sometimes work in mysterious ways, so it's best to go with the flow.